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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,259.64 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,259.64 and 551.76 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,259.64 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,259.64 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,259.64 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 695,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,018.97/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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